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Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX20V
  • Successor is Sony HX50V
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Sony H90 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H90 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H90 was manufactured very close to the HX30V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the H90 grades vs the HX30V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony HX30V

 H90 HX30V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Sony H90

 HX30V H90 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony H90 and Sony HX30V

 H90 HX30V 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H90 has exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H90 and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the H90 against the HX30V.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H90 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H90 and HX30V.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively.

Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H90 Street photography information
Sony HX30V Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H90 Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H90
Travel photography with Sony HX30V
69
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Sony H90 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H90 and Sony HX30V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology ClearPhoto TFT LCD display XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 254g (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 320 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $420